Originally Posted by jviehe

NOt at all, Im simply trying to prove that the republicans are doing what the majority wants, rather than what the oil companies want.

Originally Posted by jviehe

This is an interesting story going on, in which Pelosi seems to be acting like a dictator, refusing to allow debate on offshore drilling, and adjouring the House early on a friday while there were still issues to be addressed. No appropriations bills have been passed, no legislation on addressing energy issues have been considered. Even with the lights out and cameras off, some Republican House members have stayed to debate amongst themselves and invited tourists down to the chambers to join them. I have to wonder what gives Pelosi such power to ignore the wishes of 40% of the House. This would be an interesting topic to ask Obama and McCain. As President how would they address the democratic majorities totalitarian activities?

The Crypt: House Republicans go back on the floor Monday to talk gas prices - Politico.com

Originally Posted by rooobosmith

You know what? The majority of Heroin addicts want to drill (inject), too.

Maybe a little over the top, but you get my drift.

Originally Posted by AkDiesel

Say no to oil and that long list of thingsthat oil is used for.................. sounds like a really good idea.

Originally Posted by rooobosmith

Strawman?

Actually only the uses during which the waste products are dumped into the environment are damaging.

Originally Posted by AkDiesel

Keep telling your self that,

Originally Posted by AkDiesel

Keep telling your self that,

And turn in that cell phone and computer that you are using, there are oil by-products in there, so if you are saying no to oil then say no to the cell phone and computer (just to name 2).

Originally Posted by Jefe

Wait... is anyone actually arguing that we need to stop using oil for everything? I'm of the opinion that it's wasteful to use oil to operate our cars, for example, but it's obviously a very important material in today's society.

Originally Posted by Jefe

Wait... is anyone actually arguing that we need to stop using oil for everything? I'm of the opinion that it's wasteful to use oil to operate our cars, for example, but it's obviously a very important material in today's society.

Originally Posted by jviehe

Absent cars, what about boats, lawnmowers, airplanes?

Originally Posted by Jefe

I can't see any way around using oil in airplanes (for now). Large ships could be nuclear powered. Lawnmowers could easily be run on biofuels. These are just a few ideas off the top of my head.

I realize that we will probably always need to burn some oil to convert it to energy... which means we will always need a source for oil. This is probably all the more reason to use it somewhat sparingly. Ultimately, I'd like to see us free from foreign oil.

Originally Posted by aaronssongs

What folks don't seem to get is that it is a finite source of energy.....one day there will be no more, and rendering the discussion of it, a moot point. Do we wait for that fateful day to arrive, or do we, like the thinking beings we claim that we are, do something actively about it now? Little movement towards that end, hence the reason for my cynicism.

Originally Posted by aaronssongs

What folks don't seem to get is that it is a finite source of energy.....one day there will be no more, and rendering the discussion of it, a moot point. Do we wait for that fateful day to arrive, or do we, like the thinking beings we claim that we are, do something actively about it now? Little movement towards that end, hence the reason for my cynicism.

Originally Posted by jviehe

Why not both? Who exactly is saying we shouldnt also use alternative fuels? All I see is democrats saying no more oil, and republicans, use everything and anything. Which makes more sense?